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PRODUCTION ASSISTANT / RUNNER

London * Mobile: 07564970028 * E-mail: grafalicia@gmail.com

PROFILE

Production assistant and runner well-versed in theatre and live event production with growing experience in film and TV, specialising in artist hospitality and crowd management. Member of CallTime Company, ADA, BECTU and ITV Insight with right to work in the US and UK.

Languages: Knowledge of French and conversational in Spanish
Computer Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop
Technical Theatre: Lighting design (Cabling, installation, design, cue sheets, light plots, board operation); Sound board operation); Stage rigging and carpentry (Some use of power and handtools); Set Dressing; Prop acquisition
US Driver's License; UK Licence (automatics)

FILM/TELEVISION PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Crowd and Catering PA (Dailies), Transformers 5, Paramount Pictures, Sept-Oct 2016

Additional 2nd AD: Michael Stevenson, 3rd AD Crowd: Glen Carrol, 3rd AD Stunts: Donald Bentley

VFX Data Assistant (Dailies), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Mistletoe Pictures LTD and Disney, Sept-Oct 2016

VFX Producer: Marc Weigert

Assistant, Archery Pictures, Aug 2016

Producers: Liza Marshal and Kris Thykier

Dailies Location Marshal, Guerrilla, Fifty Fathoms Productions, Aug 2016

Assistant Location Manager: Rebecca Dark

Dailies Runner, Blue Iguana, UK Film Studios Productions, Aug 2016

2nd AD: Lucas Kudapcenka, 3rd AD: Veronica Vetrano

Runner, Albion Tales (Short), Brancastle Films LTD, Aug 2016

Director: Nic Alderton, UPM: Simon Daniels

Logger (Daily), Come Dine with Me, Shiver at ITV, Aug 2016

Talent Manager: Emma Newman

Production Logger, Sam Faiers: The Mummy Diaries, Potato at ITV, Jul-Aug 2016

PM: Siobhan Panayiotou

Production Runner, Cash Trapped, Possessed at ITV Studios, Jul 2016

10 episodes. PM: Hazel Taylor, PC: Alister Smith

Runner, The Wishing Tree (pilot), Shiver at ITV, May-Jul 2016

Directors: Jamie Wiggins, Andy Cook (DV), Miranda Tatton-Brown (PD); PM: Philippa Leeder

Casual Runner, Argonon, Jan-May 2016

Runner, Sceptre, The British Monarchist Society and Foundation, Feb 2016

Director: Danny Gold.

Floor Runner “Film 360” (pilot) dir. by Owen Anthony Smith (Produced by MovieLux LTD), Jan 2016

2nd AD: Tom Swacha, 1st AD: Oliver Bruce, Director: Owen Anthony Smith

FILM/TELEVISION WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Placement “The Wishing Tree” Shiver with ITV Studios, May 2016

Production Manager “A River Before Home” dir. by Andy Mihov, Nov 2015

(Film Short, 3-day shoot Int/Ext)

Runner & Assistant Dresser “The Woods” dir. by Anna Paléologue, Jan 2015

(Film Short, 3-day shoot, Int/Ext) MA Filmmaking Programme via Goldmiths University

THEATRE AND LIVE EVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing Manager Greenwich+Docklands Festivals, London, UK, Jan 2014 – Mar 2016

Including onsite production management during 10-day theatre and dance festival reaching 100,000+ audiences with ~30 national and international companies; Production Manager for Youtube shorts; crew leader for Liberty Festival at National Paralympic Day.

Creative Producer The Dreamery, London, UK, Jul 2014 – Jun 2015

Produced 5-night live-event with 800+ audiences; led concept planning, casting and design; secured venue and all funding; appointed all crew and artists; prepared production and rehearsal schedules; managed setup and strike; and managed film shorts for promotion.

Marketing Assistant Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, USA, Jan 2012 – Jul 2013

Provided assistance for all marketing campaigns including distribution, advertising, budget and project management for playbills.

Showcase House ManagerThe Merle Reskin Theatre, Chicago, USA, Sep 2011 – Jun 2013

Managed 1500+ seat theatre on production nights, including maintenance of all front-of-house facilities, supervision of crew, use of the infra-red listening system equipment, ticket collection and audit, fire safety protocol and assistance for the disabled.

House Management Associate The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Stage, Chicago, USA, Aug 2011 – Jun 2013

Coordinated with performing companies (of music, dance, theater and convergent art) and box office to facilitate a performance’s efficient show runs and post-show activities; trained and supervised ushers and oversaw costumer service.

Assistant to the Production Manager University of Chicago Theater Department, Chicago, USA, Sep 2010 – Jun 2011

Maintenance of performance studio calendars, production meetings and rehearsal reports, and creation of staff contracts.

Technical Staff University of Chicago Theater Department, Chicago, USA, Sep 2009 – June 2010

Assistance in carpentry, lights, sound, costumes, and stage management for student productions and visiting companies.

THEATRE AND LIVE EVENT WORK EXPERIENCE

Producing Placement London International Festival of Theatre, London, UK, Jan – Jul 2014

Including Producer Assistant for event series, budgeting, scheduling, venue liaising and artist contracts, travel and hospitality.

Entertainment Production Intern Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, USA, Jun 2010 – Sep 2010

Production and stage management assistance for shows, events, and fireworks; addistional assistance with contracts and payroll.

Production Manager University of Chicago Student Theatre Programme, Chicago, IL, USA, Sep 2007 – Jun 2011

Production managed twelve student-created productions.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Assistant Directing (2016) Creative Media Skills at Pinewood Studios led by Michael Stevenson and Terry Bamber
Runner Training (2016) The Production Guild and Film London led by Lynsey Muir
Explore Filmmaking (2015, Online Course) National Film and Television School (UK)
Producing: Production Management (2015, Day Course) London Film Academy (UK)
Event Management Summer Training (2014) International Festival and Events Assoc.
Arts Policy and Administration, MA [Distinction] (2013-2014) Birkbeck College, University of London
Theatre & Performance Studies and Psychology, BA [Honours] (2007-2011) University of Chicago

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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